Never mind the flag bans, where are the policies? Assessing 100 days of Reform-led councils

The article discusses the first 100 days of Reform-led councils in the UK, highlighting the concerns raised by some councilors over the party's priorities. While some are pleased to see new faces in the chambers, many are frustrated by the lack of tangible improvements on the ground since the party's sweeping victories. The article focuses on a specific incident in Doncaster, where Reform proposed a motion to fly only the Union flag from the council's buildings, effectively banning the display of other flags, such as the Pride flag, the Yorkshire rose flag, and flags celebrating local sports teams and environmental achievements. The motion was widely criticized as a "waste of time and resources," with councilors arguing that it does not address the pressing issues facing the community. The article suggests that the public is more interested in seeing concrete policy changes and improvements in their local areas rather than symbolic gestures, such as flag bans. The lack of focus on substantive issues has left some residents frustrated with the new administration's priorities.